Archive for the 'Destinations' Category

Treasure Hunting for Gold

Monday, May 10th, 2010
David Cowley asked:

Treasure hunting is the common name for a fun and interesting hobby enjoyed by thousands of people around the world. They use portable metal detectors to go outside and literally hunt for treasure.  With the price of gold over $700 oz today, more and more people are getting metal detectors and heading into the hills.

The FMDAC

In order to help you get started in treasure hunting, you should check out the Federation of Metal Detector and Archeological Clubs, Inc.  You can find out about any events, meeting or treasure hunting clubs in your area.  You can find out where to legally go look for gold in treasure hunting.  Usually, you have to go to state parks and public property unless you are invited onto someone’s private property.  And it’s not just a pipe dream to find gold treasure hunting in this way.  People have actually found very valuable items, from gold coins to gold artifacts.

You also need to know your area’s municipal codes, which the FMDAC can help you find.  Sometimes, you can legally go treasure hunting in public schools, church grounds and public beaches with metal detectors.  You might even be asked by neighbors to help locate utility pipelines on their property or to find lost trinkets in their back yards.

Wal-Mart

Believe it or not, Wal-Mart is now playing a big role in promoting finding gold by treasure hunting.  Usually, stores will not allow any solicitation in their premises.  However, Wal-Mart has a unique partnership with the FMDAC where they will allow displays by treasure hunting clubs in their stores.  These can be manned or unmanned display tables with pamphlets.  Your local Wal-Mart or Super Wal-Mart may be the place to go get started in gold treasure hunting business.

Is There Any Gold Left?

The best place to prospect for gold is the place where gold already has been found.  Some nice size nuggets have been found with metal detectors in areas that have had active gold mines in the past.  Not every ounce of gold has been mined or panned from rivers.  Part of the treasure hunting hobby is to learn gold panning and pour over old prospector maps.  There still is a market in this hobby for treasure maps.  Some treasure maps will show you where gold has been found in the past.  The odds are that not all of the gold was found and that there might still be some left in those gold-bearing areas.

The Roaring Camp Mining Company is in Pine Grove California, which is about one hour east of Sacramento.  Visitors to the mining camp are shown many of the mining techniques us for locating gold.  You are able to pan, sluice, dredge and dry wash for gold.  You get to keep any gold that you find.  Gold bearing material is collected from the mine bedrock area and run through a screening process to remove the large rocks and it is then made available to you.

California isn’t the only state where there has been success in gold treasure hunting by amateurs.  Gold has been found in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama and Virginia.  The gold was found with the use of portable metal detectors or gold-panning.  So, there still might be gold left “in them thar hills”.

Happy Treasure Hunting.

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Treat Your Family to an Adventure Vacation Florida Style

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Greg Thomson asked:

If you’re planning a trip to Florida, but Disney World is too tame for your tastes, then look no further than Adventures Unlimited adventure holidays. You’ll experience an exciting Florida family adventure vacation that you’ll never forget. Instead of sitting in a hotel room watching television, you’ll be out enjoying nature and having a one of a kind experience.

What Happens During Florida Adventure Holidays?

Many different activities are available during adventure holidays. But like the name suggests, you won’t be lounging beside the pool with a glass of tea. Florida adventure holidays, especially those by Adventures Unlimited, get you moving and into action. Some people may spend the time hiking our nature trails searching for rare and exotic birds. Those who are more adventurous may prefer whisking down the river in a kayak.

An adventure holiday is your chance to forget about the stress of daily life. Our cabins aren’t equipped with televisions, phones, clocks, or radios. Of course, you’re free to bring your own if you wish.

How is Florida Adventure Holidays Planned?

Adventure holidays are planned just like any other vacation. First, you decide what you want to do. At Adventures Unlimited we offer a variety of adventure family vacation Florida activities, including:

* Hiking

* Canoeing

* Ropes Courses

* Camping

Most importantly, determine the physical condition of yourself and those who will participate. Not everyone has the same mental and physical capabilities. Most adventure holidays are safe for those in fine physical condition. It’s advised that members of your party receive physical examinations prior to embarking on the adventure.

After you’ve determined everyone’s physical capabilities, it’s time to decide which activities you’ll do. As mentioned above, Adventures Unlimited has hiking, canoeing, and more. Even if someone in your party isn’t able to participate in the more strenuous activities, they can watch for exotic birds, take a dip in the lake, or just relax on the campgrounds. They’ll surely find something interesting to do on our 88 acres of beautiful wooded scenery.

Adventures Unlimited has been offering Florida adventure holidays and family adventure vacations for more than 10-years. You’ll get a chance to witness the beautiful Florida wilderness up close and personal. It doesn’t matter if you spend a few hours, overnight, or a few days. When you return home, you’ll have experienced a true adventure vacation Florida style.

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Treat Your Family to an Adventure Vacation Florida Style

Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Greg Thomson asked:

If you’re planning a trip to Florida, but Disney World is too tame for your tastes, then look no further than Adventures Unlimited adventure holidays. You’ll experience an exciting Florida family adventure vacation that you’ll never forget. Instead of sitting in a hotel room watching television, you’ll be out enjoying nature and having a one of a kind experience.

What Happens During Florida Adventure Holidays?

Many different activities are available during adventure holidays. But like the name suggests, you won’t be lounging beside the pool with a glass of tea. Florida adventure holidays, especially those by Adventures Unlimited, get you moving and into action. Some people may spend the time hiking our nature trails searching for rare and exotic birds. Those who are more adventurous may prefer whisking down the river in a kayak.

An adventure holiday is your chance to forget about the stress of daily life. Our cabins aren’t equipped with televisions, phones, clocks, or radios. Of course, you’re free to bring your own if you wish.

How is Florida Adventure Holidays Planned?

Adventure holidays are planned just like any other vacation. First, you decide what you want to do. At Adventures Unlimited we offer a variety of adventure family vacation Florida activities, including:

* Hiking

* Canoeing

* Ropes Courses

* Camping

Most importantly, determine the physical condition of yourself and those who will participate. Not everyone has the same mental and physical capabilities. Most adventure holidays are safe for those in fine physical condition. It’s advised that members of your party receive physical examinations prior to embarking on the adventure.

After you’ve determined everyone’s physical capabilities, it’s time to decide which activities you’ll do. As mentioned above, Adventures Unlimited has hiking, canoeing, and more. Even if someone in your party isn’t able to participate in the more strenuous activities, they can watch for exotic birds, take a dip in the lake, or just relax on the campgrounds. They’ll surely find something interesting to do on our 88 acres of beautiful wooded scenery.

Adventures Unlimited has been offering Florida adventure holidays and family adventure vacations for more than 10-years. You’ll get a chance to witness the beautiful Florida wilderness up close and personal. It doesn’t matter if you spend a few hours, overnight, or a few days. When you return home, you’ll have experienced a true adventure vacation Florida style.

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Packing Your Bags for a Luxury Adventure Travel

Monday, October 19th, 2009
Vivek Kushwaha asked:

Once you have decided on your adventure travel destination and have booked safari holiday packages with a reliable and reputed travel agent, you need to do proper planning and pack your bags with the essential and the right things.

While packing your bags for a luxury adventure travel , you should only carry the most essential things and avoid carrying unnecessary weight. While booking luxury adventure packages, you need to pay a lot of money, so you need to carry the right clothes and other prerequisites, so that you can make the most of your trip.

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During your luxury adventure tours , if you plan to go for water based activities, then you need to carry a wetsuit or a rash vest and other water gears. If you are planning to for mountain bilking or trekking, you need to carry the perfect technical clothes like the padded cycling shorts and trekking boots.

While packing your bags, you should carry clothes which are comfortable and will provide safety as well. You should always consider comfort and safety more than style and elegance while packing your bags for a luxury adventure travel . Moreover, you should carry the clothes according to the climate and culture of the place you are visiting. You should avoid carrying unnecessary and costly accessories while on a adventure safari.

If you are traveling with your family and friends, avoid carrying common toiletries and other accessories (unless necessary), as this would save space in your bag for other important things. Moreover, you can also save space by rolling in your clothes instead of folding them.

If you are planning to visit some wildlife parks, it will be better for you to carry full sleeves and full pants. This will protect you from the mosquito bites and other insects. You should carry comfortable and tough boots so that you can walk more and explore more. It is always suggested to carry an extra pair or boots as a backup for time of emergency.

Besides the right clothes and footwear, you also need to pack your bags with the essential medicines and enough food and water while preparing to go for luxury adventure tours . This will help you to enjoy your trip in a better way.

It is always suggested to get yourself well vaccinated before leaving for any luxury adventure travel. This will not only provide you protection, but also help you to make the most out of your trip.

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Going Green – Ecotourism* and Sustainable Tourism** in Mexico

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Michael Christodoulou asked:


Green is a word we constantly hear on a daily basis, and for a very valid reason. With all the environmental challenges that affect our planet, governments, companies and consumers are becoming more and more aware of the issues and the many ways to improve our current situation.

We all know that the Travel Industry is rapidly growing and at the same time changing. The impact it leaves on the tourist destinations and the planet in general is up to us and you, the travel consumer.

As a Destination Management Company, we at Olympus Tours are committed to promote and respect the most valuable assets Mexico has to offer: from the amazing diving in Cozumel, the spectacular turquoise waters and archeological sites of the Mayan Riviera and newly renovated Cancun, to Mexico City’s architecture and culture, and all the way to the perfect combination of Vallarta’s green mountains overlooking the Pacific, to the breathtaking sunsets of Los Cabos.

The following are some of the practices we implement as an Ecotourism and Sustainable tourism conscious company:

• Spread the financial benefits amongst local people and suppliers.

• Provide employment and leadership opportunities for local people.

• Respect and most importantly promote local customs and culture.

• Provide safe trips for our guests.

• Limit the physical impact of trips in all destination communities-particularly sensitive natural and cultural environments.

• Provide support to organizations and local communities.

• Promote opportunities for guests to interact with local people.

• Discourage the participation of our guests in activities which exploit animals – wild or domestic.

• Work to prevent the exploitation of children in tourism.

• Support and encourage fair employment practices.

• Promote activities and excursions with suppliers that share our philosophy on Social Responsibility – most of Riviera Maya tours, and some of Cancun tours offered are focused on Ecotourism.

• Recommend hotels and establishments with green practices – most of the hotels in Playa del Carmen and in general Riviera Maya hotels are eco-friendly.

• Recycle everything possible in all our offices through out Mexico

• Reduce energy consumption in all our offices.

We invite you to make a positive contribution to the sustainable future of travel, the environment, and local cultures and economies around the world.

make a difference:

be aware and respectful of the culture and traditions of the place you are visiting, as well as be conscious of how you can help protect any endangered species in the region you are vacationing. Here are some tips you might want to consider:

• Buy locally made souvenirs

• Help preserve local wildlife and habitats – do not damage flowers, plants or coral, and do not buy products made from endangered plants or animals.

• Do not have pictures taken of your self with animals of endangered species under captivity for commercial purposes such as monkeys, parrots and other exotic species.

• Use water wisely – showers instead of baths, and inform hotel staff if you are happy to re-use towels and linen rather than have them changed daily.

• Save energy – always turn off air conditioning, lights and TVs when not in use.

• Learn about the culture and customs of the areas you visit.

• Be sensitive about the cultural differences – in some cases very significant – of the locals

* What is Ecotourism?

Ecotourism is a type of Sustainable tourism that emphasizes conserving nature and improving the lives of local people in rural and wilderness areas.

** What is Sustainable Tourism?

Sustainable tourism is not just limited to areas of ecological significance, but actively aims to reduce negative impacts in general for urban, rural, and wilderness areas. Sustainable tourism looks at the needs of the present, but also focuses on current actions that can reduce negative impacts in the long run. It promotes economic viability, socio-cultural sensibility, and environmental sustainability at destinations of natural and cultural significance in both mass tourism and various niche tourism segments.



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